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If you've been following my healthy treat recipe journey for a while, you know I really am obsessed with cookies. I also love cinnamon! Naturally, with that said, snickerdoodle cookies are among my top favorite types of cookies. I love them because they aren't too sweet and have that subtle cinnamon flavor. I had an idea to make sugar cookie protein bars but thought....why not add cinnamon? And I , of course, thought of snickerdoodle cookies. These bars have a soft and chewy texture, much like the cookie. They also have the perfect amount of sweetness. You can really enjoy these for breakfast (they'd be fabulous with a cup of coffee) or for dessert. Enjoy!

* For a lower carb option, replace oat flour with ¾ cup
coconut flour and an additional ¼ cup almond meal flour (¾ cup total of almond
meal flour). You can also decrease the carbs by using a zero calorie sweetener
instead of using xylitol.

* You can use regular coconut oil instead of liquid coconut oil. You will need to melt the coconut oil first and also make sure the milk and eggs are at room temperature.

I am currently in the mood for a warm, comforting cup of hot cocoa. Most of the time I crave coffee, simply because....caffeine. But hot chocolate gives me that extra feeling of content. Take it easy, Nicolette. I was also in the mood to bake - and when my moods collided, these cupcakes were created. I am in love with these! I must say that an edible cupcake version of hot chocolate is bound to make anyone squeal in delight. Being that they're macro-friendly too, you can enjoy them without any guilt!

Peanut Butter. Chocolate Chips. Mini. DONUTS!! I am so happy I made these. As I pondered on what kind of donuts to make, I reminded myself of two flavors that always go well together. Chocolate and peanut butter. It's a match made in heaven. Speaking of heaven, these taste heavenly and are packed with some extra protein and healthier ingredients so you don't feel as guilty eating these as your would regular donuts. I enjoyed these for both breakfast and dessert. Enjoy!

2. Heat ½ tablespoon ghee in a skillet on the stovetop over medium heat. Add
garlic and chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
Pour this mixture into a large bowl along with the first 5 ingredients.

3. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Pour
in quinoa then reduce the heat to low and let simmer, with lid on, until all
liquid is absorbed, about 8-12 minutes.

4. Spoon cooked quinoa into the large bowl on top of the
other ingredients and let sit about 5 minutes then stir.

5. For the scallops, melt ghee butter in a skillet over
medium to medium high heat. Make sure the scallops are completely dry then
sprinkle each scallop with Flavor God seasoning (or seasoning of choice) on
both sides.

6. Cook scallops in the skillet for 2-3 minutes on each
side. Serve immediately with spinach and pine nut quinoa. Enjoy!

These are for all of the lemon fans out there, one being myself! These are also for cookie fans, glaze fans, and basically delicious dessert fans. So everyone! Free of gluten and eggs, these soft and sweet cookies can also be made vegan and/or without protein powder. Those options are listed in the notes section at the bottom of the recipe.

Ingredients

Cookie

1 scoop vanilla protein powder (see notes)

2/3 cups gluten-free oat flour

2 tablespoons xylitol (see notes)

1 teaspoon lemon zest

¼ teaspoon baking powder

1½ tablespoons lemon juice

¼ cup coconut oil, melted

¼ cup coconut milk

¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon butter extract

Glaze

½ scoop vanilla protein powder (see notes)

Juice of ½ lemon

6 tablespoons coconut milk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with non-stick spray.

2. Place the first 5 ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir together.

3. Pour the remainder of the ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir until batter is thick and smooth.

4. Using a small ice-cream scooper or tablespoon, drop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto the sheet pan, making 14 cookies total.

5. Gently flatten each cookie with a fork and bake in the oven for 10-14 minutes or until cookies are golden brown.

6. Whisk the glaze ingredients together and drizzle on each cookie. Serve immediately.

Can you please take a moment and look at that MEAT!!!! And yes, it is just as delicious as it looks. This ground beef I got from 5280 Meat just melts in your mouth. These burgers are so simple to make but pack on a ton of flavor. The black beans add a bit of protein and fiber to them also. I put some tomato, spinach, goat cheese, and avocado on my burger but regardless of how you make yours, I can guarantee you'll love this recipe. Enjoy!Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (I
used 5280 Meat – 85% lean ground beef)

¼ cup cooked black
beans, mashed

¼ cup onion, finely
chopped

2 tablespoons fresh
parsley, chopped

1 whole egg

3 tablespoons wheat
germ

2 teaspoons garlic
powder

1 teaspoon ground
pepper

Optional: 1
tablespoon Flavor God Everything Seasoning

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

2. Using your hands, mix ingredients together until well
combined.

3. Evenly divide meat mixture into 4 sections and, using
your hands, form each section into a burger patty.

4. Heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium to medium
high heat. Cook patties on each side about 3 minutes or until desired
doneness is reached. Enjoy!

Check these out! Seriously. These little bites of heaven are chocolatey, scrumptious, and decadent treats. They contain NO dairy either. I love treats like this because they are a perfect pre-workout snack that will get you going thanks to the healthy protein, carbs, and natural sugars they contrain. You can also choose not to bake them. I tried them both ways and they're perfect no matter what you decide. Enjoy!

I LOVE meatballs. I eat them with a lot of different things...like pasta, salad, rice, veggies, eggs, or by themselves. These are packed with so many bold ingredients. Even so, they aren't overpowering and have a great balance of textures and flavors. Feta and Italian seasoning go so well together. The Tuscan Herb olive oil from Vitacost is delicious and adds a special flavor element to these meatballs. This time, I made some pasta and tomato basil marinara sauce to enjoy with this dish. What will you make? Regardless, I think you will thoroughly enjoy these!

I was initially going to make a breakfast bread with this recipe. But shoot. I wanted cake! I tweaked the recipe a bit so I could make a cake. Strawberry + white chocolate = heaven! This is a sweet treat you won't regret making. Plus, the white chocolate drizzle makes everything better. Enjoy.

2. In a mixing bowl, stir together flours, protein powder, baking
powder, baking soda, salt, and coconut sugar. In a separate bowl, whisk
together milk, yogurt, egg, oil, vinegar, and extract and let sit for 10
minutes. Pour wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir. Add in
the strawberries and white chocolate chips and stir until well combined.

3. Pour batter into the cake pan and bake in the oven for
30-34 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into center of cake.
Let cool for 1 hour then cut into 8 even slices. Add optional toppings, if
desired. Serve immediately and store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Hey! I'm Nicolette. Thank you for visiting my blog! I have a passion for creating healthy alternatives to your favorite savory dishes and sweet treats. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle does not mean you have to restrict your favorite foods and flavors. This blog was created so I could share my tips and recipes with you all. Enjoy!